Mash FIFTY 50
Real ownership data from 102 UK FIFTY 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FIFTY 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 16.7% |
| Suspension | major | 13.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2.5% |
| Electrical | major | 2.5% |
| Wheels | major | 2.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
FIFTY 50 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | 1,584 mi | 1,736 | 66.67% |
| 2020 | 35 | 5,151 mi | 1,218 | 66.1% |
| 2019 | 34 | 5,828 mi | 1,479 | 61.54% |
FIFTY 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Mash FIFTY 50?
Across 102 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (13.3% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Mash FIFTY 50?
The median Mash FIFTY 50 in the UK has covered 5,151 miles, and typically rides about 1,407 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,025 and 7,405 miles.
Is the Mash FIFTY 50 reliable?
64.5% of Mash FIFTY 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.53 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 102 Mash FIFTY 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.